Helpful Musician Resources

I've had a lot of people interested in what companies and services that I recommend so I put together a page with all of the links. Many of my friends have helped me through the years and I want to help you! I've used or am currently using all of the companies and services. So, feel free to check out all of these companies and tell your musician friends! If you decide to use one of them...Tell them that Dan Vaillancourt sent you!

Music Tips and Music Contacts

  • Indie Bible - Thousands Of Contacts For CD Reviewers, Radio Stations, Music Lawyers, Etc. This is a must for anyone looking for contact information for anyone in the industry.
  • Cdbaby.Net - Cdbaby Founder Derek Sivers Has Compiled a very comprehensive list of music contacts and articles.
    Cdbaby is the largest seller of independent CDs on the web.
  • Guerilla PR Wired - Written by Michael Levine. This book will give you the tools you need to learn how to do your own entire PR on a Musician's Budget!

Music Database

  • Indie Band Manager - All-in-one database software for managing tours, venues, fan email, press, contracts, merch sales and inventory. Not only do I love this program and wish I had had it a long time ago...One time when I had a problem...Charlie Cheney personally called me and answered my questions...How's that for customer service?!

T-Shirts & Stickers

  • Contagious Graphics - This is the only company I have ever used for shirts and vinyl stickers. They rock! Tell them I say "Hi".

Writing Services

  • Shanna Trenholm - If you are getting tired of writing and editing all of the stuff that musicians need to write...Have Shanna help! She writes beautifully and is very nice to boot!

Recording Studios in Michigan

  • Big Bear Productions - This is where much of Melodic Snapshots was recorded and mixed. Rick Armstrong is a very talented engineer and will make coffee for you every time!
  • Lighthouse Recording - A great studio near Lansing , Michigan .
  • Timbrel and Harp Productions - Mike Mullis helped me build my little studio at The House...Recording, Live Sound, Sound Systems and more...

CD Replication & CD Duplication

  • Disc Makers - The industry standard for CD duplication. I've worked with them multiple times and they are the best.
  • Limelight Disc and Design - Manufactured the current pressing of Live & Funktified.
  • Disk Faktory - Great for short-run CD and DVD duplication.